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95: How I Organize, Batch & Repurpose My Travel Content (For My Travel Creator Business) 13 Nov 202500:21:57

Today, I’m breaking down the exact systems you need to organize your content, create with intention, and finally start treating your creator life like a real business.

Whether you’re a travel influencer, UGC creator, or building your personal brand on the go, these five business systems will help you go from chaotic to CEO mode.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to finally organize your content files (without losing your mind)
  • My go-to method for batching content before a big trip
  • The easiest way to start and grow your email list as a creator
  • What analytics actually matter — and how to use them
  • How to repurpose your content so it keeps working for you

💻 Systems We Cover:

  1. Content Organization: Where (and how) to store your travel footage without chaos.
  2. Content Calendar & Batching: How to plan ahead before you go off-grid.
  3. Email Marketing: Why every creator needs a newsletter — and how to start yours.
  4. Analytics & Optimization: Learn what’s actually performing and how to double down.
  5. Content Repurposing: Turn one video or blog into five new pieces of content.

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode:

key points: travel creator systems, travel content creation tips, content batching for creators, email marketing for travel influencers, how to repurpose content, creator business plan, organize content for social media, travel influencer workflow, content strategy for travel creators, creative business systems

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

94: Things I Would Do Differently If I Started My Travel Content Business From Scratch06 Nov 202500:13:28

If I could go back and start my travel creator business from scratch here’s everything I’d do differently — from setting up systems, to skipping the 10-page website, to actually treating my content like a business (not just a job).

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I knew this sooner,” this episode is going to hit home. 

Today I’m diving into the real talk on what I’d change if I had to start my business all over again. Whether you’re just starting to monetize your travel content or you’ve been creating for years and want to operate like a real business owner, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, reflect, and build smarter.

We’re talking about:

  • Why you should make time to work on your business, not just in it 
  • The systems I wish I’d built earlier (and the chaos I could’ve avoided)
  • Why you don’t need a five-page website on day one 
  • The power of “learning days” and how to actually use all those free webinars and masterclasses
  • How to stop wasting time on tasks that don’t tie to your goals

Plus, I share why I created the Travel Creator Business Program — the only business-building community for established travel creators who want to save time, scale sustainably, and make a bigger impact online.

👉 DM @travelcontentwriting on Instagram today to secure your spot in the Travel Creator Business Plan — limited spaces available!

💬 Listener Challenge:

I want to hear from you! What’s something you wish you’d done differently when starting your creator business? Message me on Threads or Instagram @travelcontentwriting
— I’d love to feature your story in a future listener-led episode.

🎧 Featured Resources & Mentions:

  • Travel Creator Business Program — DM me on Instagram to join or get details.
  • Check out the  Paid to Travel Podcast — Hear how Maddy’s student made $450 in her first 3 weeks with UGC HERE 

key points: travel creator business, content creator tips, creator systems, travel content strategy, UGC creator podcast, how to start a content business, travel creator education, build a creative business, creator entrepreneurship, content monetization


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

85: Multiple Streams of Income For Travel Creators (That Actually Work)04 Sep 202500:13:24

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to create 47 different income streams just to “make it,” this episode is for you. As a travel creator or travel influencer, you’ve probably heard all the advice—sell courses, start affiliate marketing, launch digital products, do brand partnerships. But here’s the truth: more doesn’t always mean better.

Today, I’m breaking down what actually works when it comes to building multiple streams of income as a content creator—without burning yourself out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why too many income streams can actually hurt your business.
  • The three types of income streams that complement each other perfectly for travel creators.
  • How to know when you’re ready to add a new income stream.
  • Why “less but better” is the secret to sustainable passive income.
  • How to choose offers that serve your audience AND fit your long-term vision.

Key Takeaways for Travel Influencers + Content Creators:
👉 Your core offer is your foundation—master it first before adding anything else.
👉 Not all income streams are created equal. Focus on ones that align with your skills and your audience.
👉 Passive income is amazing, but only when it’s built on top of something sustainable.
👉 Shiny object syndrome is real—say no to monetization paths that don’t serve your long-term goals.

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to build multiple income streams as a travel influencer or content creator—but want to do it in a way that feels sustainable and smart—this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been craving.


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

84: Why Building an Audience is Not the Same as Building a Content Business 28 Aug 202500:12:48

Hey creators—let’s get real for a second. Just because you’ve built a big audience doesn’t mean you’ve built a business. I know, that’s a little spicy to say out loud, but it’s the truth. And in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly why focusing only on audience growth will leave you burned out, broke, and wondering why those brand deals never seem to come your way.

As a travel creator and content strategist, I see this all the time: talented content creators chasing follower counts instead of setting up systems that actually generate revenue. Having 100K followers doesn’t matter if you don’t know what you’re selling, who you’re selling it to, or how your business makes money when you’re not glued to Instagram or TikTok.

Inside this episode, we’ll cover:

  • The big lie about “just grow your audience and the money will follow.”
  • The real difference between an audience and a content business.
  • Why “going viral” doesn’t guarantee income (and what does).
  • The business systems you must have in place if you want to stop chasing followers and start creating freedom.

f you’re tired of feeding the content machine without seeing results, this is your reminder to shift your focus from vanity metrics to sustainable business growth.

✨ Want to stop acting like “just” a content creator and start building a real business? Send me a DM on Instagram @travelcontentwriting


to learn more about the community I’m creating for travel creators who are serious about turning their content into income.

Until next time—don’t just create content. Create a business.

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

83: Dear Travel Creators, Your Business Needs You to Log Off 21 Aug 202500:15:42

Today I am recording this fresh off the trail after 10+ days offline in Yellowstone, Wyoming, and Montana. No WiFi. No emails. No “outfit of the day” reels. Just me, s’mores, and mountains that look straight out of a fairytale.

And honestly? Coming back to the laptop has been… jarring. If you’ve ever been a digital nomad, a travel influencer, or a content creator who tries to balance “living the adventure” with “posting the adventure,” you know that feeling.

In this episode, I’m sharing why stepping away from your phone and actually touching some grass is the best thing you can do for your travel creator business and your mental health. We’re talking:

  • Why your best ideas don’t happen in front of your laptop.
  • How your audience can feel your burnout—and why you need to reset.
  • Practical tips to ease back into work after being offline.
  • Why low engagement isn’t the enemy—boring content is.
  • How I’m building boring-but-beautiful systems so creators like you can run your business while you’re out exploring the world.


If you’re a travel creator or digital nomad who wants to build a sustainable business (so you can go climb that mountain or turn your phone off for a week without panicking about engagement), come hang out with me on Instagram @TravelContentWriting

DM me the word SYSTEMS and I’ll get you on the list for early access to my systems-based community for travel influencers and creators.

Because your business doesn’t need you to hustle harder. It needs you to have a life. 🌎💻✨

Now—go touch some freaking grass.

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

82: These TikTok Trends are Ruining your Content Business 14 Aug 202500:09:26

Today I’m calling BS on the bad advice clogging your feed and breaking down what actually works for travel creators and content creators trying to build something real. 

 In This Episode, You'll Hear:

  • Why viral content strategies often miss the mark
  • The real reason you're not seeing growth (hint: it’s not the algorithm)
  • The truth about “engagement hacks” and why they’re burning creators out
  • What you should focus on instead: audience clarity, service-based content, and sustainable systems
  • A sneak peek into the systems and automations I’m building for travel creators
  • Why replacing the word “algorithm” with “people” will transform your content strategy


Key points: travel creator, content creator, how to go viral, tiktok growth trends, build a travel content business, tiktok algorithm myth

Resources Mentioned:


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

81: Behind the Scenes of the Travel Creator Community I’ve Been Secretly Building07 Aug 202500:13:40

Have you ever dreamed of building a content business that lets you actually enjoy your travels—without scrambling to post, pitch, or pretend you’re not freaking out about engagement stats?

Today I’m pulling back the curtain on something I’ve been building quietly behind the scenes—a travel content creator community that isn’t about chasing trends, but about building smart, sustainable systems that let your content business run even when you’re off the grid in Santorini or sipping mezcal in Tulum.

✨ In This Episode, I Spill:

  • The real reason so many successful content creators are secretly burning out
  • Why this community is going to be deliciously boring—and why that’s a good thing for your business
  • What kind of systems are saving me 6+ hours a week (hint: Airtable + Zapier + Gmail = 🤯)
  • Why this isn’t another course you’ll never finish—or a noisy mastermind you’ll ghost in 3 weeks
  • How YOU can be a founding member and even land a spot on the podcast 💁‍♀️

If you’re a travel creator or content creator who's tired of feeling like your business depends on your WiFi signal, this episode is for you. Whether you’re cashing brand deals or paddling along in your raft-level earnings (you’ll get the joke when you listen), we are building something powerful—and you're invited.

Keypoints:

travel creator, travel content community, content creator, sustainable content business, creator systems, off-grid content creation, build a creator business, UGC brand deals, passive income for travel creators


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

80: How to Start Your Content Creator Business and Make Money31 Jul 202500:15:45

If I had to start my content creator business all over again, here’s exactly what I would do — no fluff, just the real behind-the-scenes steps that actually build momentum. 

Whether you're trying to figure out how to find clients, want to leave your 9–5, or just need to know what works now in the content creator space — this episode is your kickstart. 

 In this episode, I cover:
✅ The exact platforms I’d use to land clients (yep — even the weird ones that take 20%)
✅ Why you should post less and pitch more (and what type of posts actually matter)
✅ How to treat your Instagram like a billboard, not a scrapbook
✅ Why a simple one-page portfolio beats a fancy site every time
✅ How sending 10 emails a week can completely shift your creator business
✅ The power of outreach — and why asking is your biggest secret weapon
✅ Why being boring builds your business faster than trendy ever could
✅ How to scale once you’re booking consistent work
✅ Why your mindset around pitching matters more than your pitch itself


🛠 Tools & Platforms Mentioned:

  • Job platforms: Upwork, Contra, Fiverr (plus Maddy'a tip: Coley, Popular Pays, PopFly)
  • Portfolio sites: Canva , AI builders, simple one-pagers

🎧 UGC Tip of the Day – From Maddy Garrett
 

Want to make your first $500 with UGC?
Go check out Episode 4 of her podcast for the exact steps.
🎙 Listen to Paid to Travel: The UGC Podcast

🌍 New Travel Creator Membership Coming Soon!
I’m building a travel creator community focused on systems and sustainability — not just algorithm hacks. If you're tired of piecing together info from a million courses and want real, actionable systems to grow your business so you can go backpacking (like I’m about to do in the Tetons 👣), then this is for you.

👉 DM me on Instagram with the phrase "travel content writing" if you’re interested in joining the waitlist or just wanna chat about it. It's gonna be GOOD. Like, boring-but-life-changing good.


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

79: Likes Don’t Pay Rent: Let’s Talk About a Real Content Strategy24 Jul 202500:14:14

Let’s be honest—going viral looks sexy on the outside, but it might be silently destroying your business from the inside. This week on The Travel Creator Podcast, I break down exactly why viral content doesn’t equal success—and how you can actually create content that connects, converts, and changes lives.

💬 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why virality is not a strategy for long-term growth
  • How one creator got 11 million views… and less than 10 customers 😳
  • The massive difference between information and transformation
  • What kind of content actually grows your brand (hint: it’s not Canva quote graphics)
  • How to build an Instagram presence that gets you paid, even with a small following
  • Real-world results from content creators who ditched viral dreams for authentic impact

✨ Key Takeaways for Travel and Content Creators:

  • If your content is built for everyone, it's for no one
  • The truth about how to grow on Instagram without chasing the algorithm
  • Why followers ≠ dollars—and how to stop falling for the vanity metric trap
  • What kind of stories actually transform your audience and create long-term relationships
  • The power of vulnerability in a world chasing perfection

Listen to Paid to Travel: UGC Podcast 

Ep 12: How to Travel for Free and Land Free Airbnb's 

 This episode is packed with insights on how to go viral, why it's not worth it, and the real playbook for sustainable success as a travel creator, UGC creator, and content creator trying to grow with purpose.

💌 Ready to create content that connects instead of chases?
DM me on Instagram (@travelcontentwriting) and tell me what your biggest takeaway was from this episode. Let’s chat about your goals, growth, and content that doesn’t just look good—but feels good too.

🔗 Find Justin Welsh and his content magic:
Subscribe to his newsletter and follow him at justinwelsh.me for more no-BS writing advice.

✈️ Until next time—happy creating and please, for the love of God and captions, stop chasing viral. I miss you already. 💕

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

78: Stop Creating for Algorithms and Start Creating for Humans17 Jul 202500:09:47

Today I'm breaking down the biggest lie social media ever sold us: that high numbers are the only thing that matter. Spoiler alert—they're not.

Whether you're a new content creator, a seasoned travel influencer, or just wondering how to grow on Instagram without losing your mind, this episode will help you reconnect with the humans behind the numbers. You’re probably doing way better than you think—and I’m here to prove it.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why 47 likes is not a failure—it’s a whole restaurant full of people.
  • How to reframe your metrics using “the living room rule.”
  • The mindset shift that will help you stop chasing the algorithm and start creating for actual people.
  • Why smaller engagement often means deeper trust (especially in travel content).
  • Practical perspective shifts to get you out of your engagement rut—fast.
  • The surprising power of word-of-mouth growth (yes, it still exists!).

🧭 For Travel Creators Who Want To:

  • Understand how to grow on Instagram without burnout
  • Get out of a creative slump and back into aligned content creation
  • Focus on real impact over vanity metrics
  • Build deeper relationships with their existing audience
  • Learn the difference between chasing viral trends and building sustainable influence

💌 Resources Mentioned:

If this episode hit home, I want to hear from you!
 👉 Slide into my DMs with your next trip or episode idea over on Instagram @travelcontentwriting
👉 Share this episode with a fellow travel creator who needs a reminder that their content is making real impact.

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

77: Why Done is Better Than Perfect ( Post the Draft )10 Jul 202500:10:49

Ever found yourself spiraling into perfectionism and letting a perfectly good idea sit in your drafts for way too long? Same. 

But today, I'm breaking down a major mindset shift I had... all thanks to painting the walls of my new apartment (yes, your girl has an actual address now—who knew?!).

In this episode, I’m sharing the real, messy, imperfect metaphor that turned my content strategy mindset on its head: The First Coat Rule.  It’s all about just getting it done and making it better later—because let’s be honest, that draft sitting in your phone isn’t helping anyone.

Here’s what we dive into:

  • Why done is better than perfect when it comes to content creation
  • How overthinking kills momentum (and how to get it back)
  • A little pep talk for my fellow people-pleasers
  • Why your content doesn’t need to be a masterpiece to be profitable
  • The difference between real feedback and made-up problems

Whether you're a seasoned travel content creator or just getting started as a digital content creator, this episode is your permission slip to take messy action and build momentum. Because your audience doesn’t care about perfect—they care about connection, consistency, and YOU showing up.

🔥 Episode Challenge:
Dig up one of those dusty drafts, give it a once-over, and POST IT. Then go do something fun while your brain panics and realizes the world didn’t end. You got this.

💬 Let's Connect!
DM me your favorite podcast episodes or your favorite travel creators over on Instagram 👉 @travelcontentwriting

Key PointsL content creator, travel creator, digital creator, content strategy, done is better than perfect, content creation tips, creative momentum, Instagram content, imperfect action, travel content creation


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

76: Want to Stand Out as a Travel Creator? ( Stop saying THIS)03 Jul 202500:12:50

Hey guys, we need to talk. This week, I’m walking (literally) through why this* overused line just doesn’t cut it anymore for building a real business as a travel creator.

 This one's for my fellow travel influencers, travel content creators, and digital nomads who are ready to move from vague inspiration to real impact. I’m breaking down:

  • Why “inspiring travel” has become the most generic (and useless) mission in the creator space
  • What your audience actually needs instead (hint: it’s not another sunset pic)
  • How to define your real "why" and build content that solves actual problems
  • Tangible examples of shifting from inspiration to intention
  • My personal process for refining your niche and creating purposeful content

💡 You’ll Learn How To:

  • Attract better brand deals by solving real travel problems
  • Turn your DM questions into powerful content pillars
  • Audit your content like a strategist (not just a scroller)
  • Develop a clear message that makes you stand out in a crowded feed

 If you’re ready to stop posting just to post, and start creating content that actually helps your audience move from stuck to soaring, book a 1:1 strategy session with me. We’ll dig into your specific audience, your magic sauce, and how to translate that into real business momentum.

🔗 Book a session HERE
 

Check Out Marie's Show:

Listen to Culture Cult Show 

Listen to the episodes Killer Mermaids in Zimbabwe Episode OR The Largest UFO Sighting in Zimbabwe

Insta: @culturecultshow


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

Sign Up HERE

93: How I Run My Travel Creator Business: The Best Tools and Systems I Swear By30 Oct 202500:21:09

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing every system and tool I use to stay organized, land brand deals, and keep my business running while I’m on the go. From pitching tools to project management to the #1 most underrated resource , you’ll walk away with practical tools you can plug into your own workflow today.


 I break down the exact business systems and tools I use daily, weekly, and monthly to manage my travel creator business. If you’re a travel influencer or content creator who’s ready to turn your creativity into a streamlined business, this episode is packed with tips, tools, and insider tricks.

What You’ll Learn:
💻 The best tools to manage your business as a travel creator
📧 How I automate pitching and follow-ups for UGC deals
🧠 Why Airtable is my new secret weapon for automation and CRM setup
🗂️ How I use Asana and Apple Notes to organize content ideas and random inspo
🎬 My go-to apps for editing, time tracking, and creative workflow

Tools Mentioned:

  • Bento – Pitching software for creators (Laura’s affiliate link in show notes!)
  • Airtable – For automating pitches, follow-ups, and CRM setup
  • Zapier – Connects all your tools and automates workflows
  • Asana – Content and project management
  • Apple Notes – Her “Dumping Ground” for random ideas, pitches, and notes
  • Descript – Podcast recording and editing
  • Edits App – Video editing + analytics tracking
  • Google Sheets – Analytics tracking
  • Google Meet – Replacing Zoom for client calls
  • Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Email list, landing pages, and lead forms
  • Claude – AI brainstorming and system setup help
  • Libby & Hoopla – Free business education through your local library
  • Toggle – Time tracking and productivity insights

Resources & Links:
🔗 Try Bento – Laura’s favorite pitching software (code in show notes)Your unique Affiliate code is: LAURA1
Affiliate link is: https://app.onbento.com/?acode=laura1

 📘 Check out Libby & Hoopla through your local library
🧠 Explore Kit (ConvertKit) for growing your creator business

 business systems, travel creator, travel influencers, UGC pitching, creator tools, content creator workflow, Airtable automation, travel creator business, UGC tools

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
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75: Building Your Own Content Creator Empire- Why It’s Simple but NOT Easy 26 Jun 202500:37:36

Today we are talking about the chaos of entreprenuerships and balancing work-life balance with your content creator business. We have joining us Grace—a 28-year-old entrepreneur who traded private equity for perfume. She’s building herbrand from the ground up and documenting the entire travel content journey online.

We talk about:

  •  Balancing content creation with actually building the business (yes, even when the algorithm ghosts you)
  •  Staying motivated when reach is low and the to-do list is eternal
  • 📈How TikTok became Grace’s most powerful networking tool (not kidding)
  • 🤯 How saying “yes” to free branding advice landed her a partnership that changed everything

🔗 CONNECT WITH GRACE

Website: shopevoquer.com

Grace's IG: @gracehowland_
Instagram & TikTok: @shopevoquer 

Grace's branding agency: @odecreativestudio

💥 WANT TO BECOME A UGC CREATOR?

I’m diving headfirst into UGC and using Maddie Garrett’s UGC Accelerator to do it. It’s given me my spark back, helped me land real brand deals, and made content creation fun again. If you want in, use code LAURA10 for 10% off when you join.
→ Check it out here https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/ugc-accelerator

💬 IF YOU LOVE HEARING ME TALK…

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74: Red Flags to Watch Out For as a Travel Creator 19 Jun 202500:09:19

💥 Ever felt like something was just… off when chatting with a brand or another creator?
In this real-talk solo episode, I’m calling out the most common red flags I see in the creator space — from micromanagers to trend chasers, price shoppers to platform jumpers. If you’ve been burned by a chaotic client or flopped collab, this one’s gonna hit home.

It’s time to stop wasting your time on people who don’t value your creative energy or expertise.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • The "I just need…” mindset that’s actually a 🚨 red flag
  • Why constantly chasing trends keeps you broke and burnt out
  • How micromanaging kills trust (and creativity)
  • What it means if a client is always “too busy”
  • How to spot scope creep before it sneaks up on you
  • Why you should never rush into emergency projects

🎯 This Episode is For:

  • Travel creators building sustainable partnerships
  • Content creators scaling their services without burnout
  • Anyone ready to set stronger boundaries in their business
  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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73: Travel Creator Hack: How to Be Productive with Just 7% Battery12 Jun 202500:13:44

You’ve got 7% battery, no charger, and a million ideas swirling in your content creator brain. Do you panic-scroll or power through with purpose? If you've ever found yourself stuck in a foreign café with no outlet in sight, this one’s for you.

Today I break down how to turn those dying battery moments into productivity gold. Whether you’re in a Bangkok airport or a Prague café, 7% can be all you need to get your content creator to-do list moving.

You’ll learn:

  • How to use constraint (like low battery) as a creativity tool ✨
  • The 7% Rule I swear by for high-impact microtasks
  • My go-to tasks when my devices are running on fumes
  • The types of work to completely avoid when power is low
  • How these micro moments actually strengthen your travel creator workflow

🎧 Related Episodes:


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  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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72: Everything You Need to Know About Newsletter Collabs05 Jun 202500:19:58

In today’s episode, we’re diving into newsletter collabs. We’re talking about real collabs that grow your list, build actual relationships, and help you get seen without posting 24/7.

✨Whether you’ve got 200 or 2,000 subscribers, this episode breaks down how to use content marketing and strategic newsletter swaps to grow your audience (without needing to go viral).

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

  • Why newsletter collaborations are one of the easiest growth wins (and how to do them right)
  • How to avoid common newsletter swap mistakes (and what to do instead)
  • My fave ideas for collabs that don’t involve just dropping a link and calling it a day
  • The secret power of trust transfer and why aligned audiences matter more than follower count
  • My go-to outreach script that doesn’t suck (yes, you can steal it)
  • Real talk: why this is about relationship building, not just growth hacking

💡 Episode Highlights:

  • [01:00] → Why newsletter collabs are better than fighting the algorithm
  • [04:30] → What makes a collab actually effective (hint: alignment + trust)
  • [07:00] → Creative ways to collaborate (joint newsletters, series, cross-promos)
  • [10:00] → Finding the right partners: it’s not about follower count
  • [12:00] → Outreach strategy that doesn’t make people cringe
  • [15:00] → Avoiding common collab pitfalls (and building something epic)


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  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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71: Slow Travel & Routine: Why Is it So Hard as Travel Creators? 29 May 202501:01:39

Ever feel like you're traveling just to check off boxes—and missing the whole point? Same. 

In today’s episode, we’re talking about slowing the heck down, building a travel lifestyle that actually feeds you, and being real about how tough routines are when you’re living on the road.

I brought on two of my favorite humans, Candace and Logan—van lifers, creators, and truly intentional travelers who’ve been doing this since before it was cool (yep, pre-#VanLife). We dive into what slow travel really means (hint: it’s not just staying longer), how they built their creative routines from the road, and how to avoid being “that” tourist when you post about tiny towns online.

✨ This episode is a love letter to living slower, consuming less, and being deeply rooted in how we show up as travelers.

We’re covering:

  • The actual rules of intentional travel—no, really

  • Why overposting can hurt local communities (and what to do instead)

  • How to balance creating content without burning out

  • Our favorite hippie routines (brushing your teeth with clay, anyone?)

  • A brutally honest take on travel and routine while living in a van

  • The books and tools that shaped how Logan & Candace travel today

📚 Books + Resources Mentioned:

  • Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
  • Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon
  • Living Resistance by Kaitlin B. Curtice
  • Effortless and Essentialism by Greg McKeown
  • The Way of Wanderlust by Don George
  • The Power of When by Dr. Michael Breus
  • Secret Life of Walter Mitty (film)
  • Inhabitants (documentary)
  • Libby app – for audiobooks & ebooks through your library

💌 Connect with Logan & Candace

📩 Want more unfiltered travel creator vibes? Hop over to @travelcontentwriting and slide into our DMs. Tell us: how are you balancing routine + travel? Or not balancing it at all? We wanna hear it.

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  You’ll get:
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70: Are You Even Still Having Fun Creating Content?22 May 202500:12:16

If you're feeling totally drained right now—you are so not alone. We’re officially at that point in the year where being outside sounds way better than another hour behind the screen. 

So today, we’re diving into how to make content creation actually FUN again (yes, really).

Because if content creation feels like a chore, it’s not sustainable—and that’s not the vibe we’re going for. Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just getting started, these easy, actionable content creation tips will help you rediscover the joy in what you do.

From outsourcing the stuff you hate, to turning your workday into a game (hello sweet treat rewards 🍩), to co-creating with friends and playing with new formats—we’re breaking all the “rules” and bringing the fun back to your strategy.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why fun is essential for consistency as a content creator
  • How to identify your content strengths—and ditch the rest
  • Simple mindset shifts that reframe content as a creative outlet (not an obligation)
  • How to embrace shiny object syndrome strategically
  • The power of experimentation, co-creation, and gamifying your workflow
  • Tips to beat burnout and create with joy (instead of dread)

☕ Coffee Break CTA:

Are you team coffee or tea while you're click-clacking on your content?
 📸 Snap a pic of your cutest mug or your $7 aesthetic latte and tag us on IG: @travelcontentwriting
💬 Tell us your go-to content fuel—because we need to know. Like, now.

🔗 Links + Resources:

  • 🖥️ Free Website Audit from Merveille Creative Studios → Get Yours Here
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  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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69: How to Clone Yourself and Get Back to Travel in Your Content Business15 May 202500:46:14

What if I told you that you could build a full-time travel lifestyle without a huge following, an email list, or a trust fund? 🤯 Today’s guests, Kim and Isaac, did exactly that — and they’re here to spill all their systems-savvy secrets that let them work part-time while traveling full-time.

 In this episode, I sit down with Kim and Isaac, the powerhouse duo behind LocalFi, an award-winning SEO and digital marketing agency that helps locally-owned businesses get found online (think Google Maps, Yelp, and their websites).

Now, they not only run a thriving digital business, but they also created a second brand: Full-Time to Travel Time, dedicated to helping others break free from the 9–5 by building systems that actually work.

We dive into:

  • How they only work 10 hours a week in operations (yes, really).
  • The exact systems they use to run a business that doesn’t run them.
  • How to start building systems even if you’re overwhelmed or solo.
  • Real-life advice on delegating, working with VAs, and using AI to streamline your biz.
  • Why you should not fill your free time with more work (guilty 🙋🏻‍♀️).
  • Their favorite personal systems — including Kim’s game-changing calendar routine.
  • And the power of knowing when you’re in the wrong seat in your business.

Book a FREE website audit  with Merveille Creative Studios 

  • OH — AND THE COURSE!
    Kim and Isaac created a seriously powerful program called the Systems = Freedom Course. It’s a 4-week system-building bootcamp that helps you clone yourself in your business (dreamy, right?). Best part? As a listener, you get an exclusive discount just for being here 🎉.

WHERE TO FIND KIM & ISAAC:
🧭 For all things SEO & business systems:
🌐 LocalFiSEO.com

🌍 To follow their travels + tune into their podcast:
🌐 FullTimeToTravelTime.com Click "Work With Us" to access the course.

📸 @fulltimetotraveltime on Instagram (highly recommend for the hikes + systems inspo) 

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68: How to Stop Procrastinating and HIT Your Content Goals08 May 202500:16:42

Ever found yourself doing everything but the one thing you absolutely need to get done? Laundry folded, fridge organized, random Wikipedia pages explored—and your big project still untouched? You're not lazy—you're human. And in this episode, we’ll unpack why procrastination happens and how you can finally outsmart it.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

  • The real psychological drivers behind procrastination (hint: it’s not just poor time management).

  • How perfectionism and fear of failure feed the procrastination cycle.

  • The concept of “emotional regulation” and why it matters more than willpower.

  • Practical strategies to break the habit—and build momentum.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Procrastination is an emotional regulation problem, not a character flaw.

  • Avoidance offers short-term relief but compounds stress in the long term.

  • Awareness is the first step—recognize your triggers and emotional responses.

  • Tools like the “10-minute rule,” setting low-friction goals, and self-compassion can radically change your behavior.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

  • Tim Urban’s Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator (TED Talk)

  • “The Now Habit” by Neil Fiore

  • Mindfulness-based practices for self-awareness
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  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
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67: How to Create Profitable Digital Products That Actually Sell01 May 202500:46:24

Dreaming of passive income through digital products, but don't know if it's actually possible? This episode is for you. 

Today we have Maddy Garrett, the UGC content creator expert back on to tell us how a simple $17 digital product catapulted Maddy into a six-figure business and why digital products might be the missing piece in your creator journey. Maddy breaks down her journey from creating UGC full-time to building a sustainable income with digital products that serve and scale. 

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • How to find and validate your digital product idea before creating it
  • Why saturation in the market is a good thing
  • The behind-the-scenes of Maddy’s first $17 PDF and how it earned her $3,800 in one month
  • Content strategies that actually convert — including the power of Instagram Stories and chat automations
  • Why low-ticket info-only products may not work anymore, and what to do instead
  • The truth about the “pit of despair” in business and how to climb out of it
  • How to build a funnel and eventually run ads for passive income
  • A realistic breakdown of time and effort needed to scale as a digital product creator

DM @travelcontentwriting for a special discount code for Maddy's UGC Program

🎧 Listen to Maddy’s New Podcast:
👉 Paid to Travel — Podcast is out May 12th 2025! 

📲 Connect with Maddy Garrett:

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
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66: Stop Chasing Algorithms— Why *Smart* Travel Creators Use Newsletters24 Apr 202500:10:16

Imagine waking up to an engaged audience that actually sees your content—without battling social media algorithms. 

That’s exactly what a newsletter can do for your travel content business. In this episode we’re breaking down why email marketing is the secret weapon for content growth and how you can use it to grow your newsletter, strengthen your content strategy, and create a loyal community.

Episode Highlights:

  • How newsletters help travel content creators build a loyal audience 📨
  • The 80/20 content strategy to make email marketing easy ✍️
  • Why newsletters outperform social media for engagement & monetization 💰
  • How to create content growth by repurposing what you already have 🔄
  • Why owning your audience (vs. relying on social media) is a game-changer 🚨
  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
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92: How to Land UGC Brand Deals Without a Large Following 23 Oct 202500:13:12

Think you need 100K followers to land paid brand deals? Think again. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact system I use to work with brands and make money through UGC — even without a massive audience.


 Today we’re diving into one of my favorite topics — how to land brand deals without a huge following. Whether you’re just starting out as a content creator or looking to grow your paid partnerships, this episode is packed with actionable steps to help you start pitching and landing deals today.

Here’s what we cover:

  •  Why clarity in your niche matters (luxury traveler vs. hostel hopper — pick your lane!)
  •  How to build a portfolio that sells even if you’re new or have zero followers
  •  Setting up your landing page the right way for SEO
  •  My exact pitching spreadsheet setup to organize your brand outreach
  •  How to write custom openings that actually get responses
  •  Using mail merge to scale your outreach without losing that personal touch
  •  Why volume and follow-ups are key to landing paid brand deals
  •  How UGC content can be your secret weapon for consistent income

Tools + Programs Mentioned:

  • Bento — the email tool I use to manage my pitching system. Grab my affiliate link below for an exclusive discount!
  • Maddy Garrett’s UGC Program — my go-to resource for creators wanting to master UGC and start landing paid brand deals. Get 10% off when you use code LAURA10 (link below 👇).


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  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

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  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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65: Exposing My 2025 Digital Product Strategy 17 Apr 202500:15:44

Everyone is chasing passive income, but how do we achieve it with digital products?

Whether you’re a content creator or a travel content creator, adding digital products to your income streams can help you create passive income and more financial freedom. 

But here’s the thing—most people make one huge mistake when launching their first product. In this episode, I’m exposing my entire 2025 digital product strategy so you can avoid the pitfalls and start profiting faster.

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The BIGGEST mistake most content creators make with digital products
✅ My step-by-step strategy to validate, create, and sell digital products
✅ How I use newsletters as the foundation of my digital product funnel
✅ The exact automation tools I use to turn followers into paying customers
✅ Why coworking sessions and accountability are game-changers for productivity

  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

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  You’ll get:
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  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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64: Is Long Form Content is Still King? 10 Apr 202500:08:09

In a world where Instagram Reels and TikToks dominate, is long-form content still relevant? 

Spoiler alert- um yes!  As a travel content creator, mastering content strategy means going beyond quick clips. Podcasts, newsletters, and YouTube videos create deeper connections, build trust, and make your content work smarter, not harder.

✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why long-form content is essential for growing your brand
✅ How to repurpose one piece of content into multiple Instagram posts
✅ The easiest way to start long-form content without fancy equipment
✅ Why newsletters are a must-have tool for any content creator
✅ A 7-day challenge to launch your first newsletter


  • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
  • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

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  You’ll get:
  ✔ monthly business systems
  ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
  ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
  ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

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63: Why Going Viral is a Trash Content Strategy 03 Apr 202500:08:25

What if I told you that going viral might actually hurt your brand more than it helps? 

If you've ever chased virality only to feel stuck afterward, this episode is for you. Today, we're breaking down why going viral isn’t always the best strategy for content creators—and what you should focus on instead to build a loyal, engaged audience that actually wants what you have to offer.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The hidden downsides of going viral as a content creator
✅ Why viral followers aren’t always your ideal audience
✅ The impact of virality on engagement and content strategy
✅ When going viral actually makes sense (hint: physical products vs. digital products)
✅ How to build a sustainable, engaged community instead of chasing trends

Key Takeaways:

  • Virality brings in everyone and their aunt—not just your target audience.
  • A surge in followers doesn’t always mean long-term engagement or sales.
  • There’s no blueprint for what happens after you go viral.
  • Building a loyal community matters more than chasing fleeting attention.

Resources & Mentions:
🎙️ Listen to my episode on what happens after you go viral- Ep 37


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62: The Real Tea of What it’s Like Having a Content Creation Business27 Mar 202501:00:14

Should you turn your passion for travel and content creation into a freelancer business?

Today our guest Emily from @emilywhoexplores gives us the real tea about  standing out in the digital space, securing brand deals, and managing the ups and downs of self-employment.

  • Learn how to transition from freelancer to full-time travel content creator.
  • Discover business strategies to land brand partnerships and steady income.
  • Gain insights on work-life balance while traveling and creating content.

Connect with Emily

Instagram

Resources Mentioned:

Check out the podcast Entrepreneur Honestly for more honest business tips!

@entrepreneur.honestly


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  • Say hi on Instagram

Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

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  You’ll get:
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61: The Biggest Takeaways from Travel Con: Lessons I Learned 21 Mar 202500:11:33

Is Travel Con worth it for travel creators or is online networking better?

I just got back from Travel Con and wanted to give you my hot takes and lessons. If you've been feeling stuck in your content creation journey, struggling with community building, or debating how to create content that lasts, this episode is packed with insights straight from TravelCon. 

  • Discover why in-person networking is a game-changer for content creators and how to use it to grow your brand.
  • Learn how to balance creative passion with smart business strategies so you can thrive without burning out.
  • Get practical tips on avoiding "shiny object syndrome" and staying focused on your long-term content goals.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Follow me on Instagram: @travelcontentwriting and let me know if we met at TravelCon!
🎙️ Want to learn more about building a community as a creator? Search "community" in my podcast archives.
📚 Book Recommendation: Essentialism – Learn how to work proactively instead of reactively.
🔥 Interested in UGC for travel? Check out Maddie Garrett's UGC program (DM me for a discount code!).

Let me know which travel conference you're attending next—I’d love to connect! 🚀

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60: How to Start and GROW Your Travel Youtube Channel 07 Mar 202500:45:31

Today I want to spill the Youtube secrets on how you can start and grow your youtube channel as a travel content creator. We sit down with Wyatt and Reyka my friends from college on how they started and have grown their travel youtube channel to almost 26k subscribers. 

We dive into: 

  • Practical advice on starting a YouTube channel with no experience and how consistency can lead to success.
  • Wyatt and Reyka’s best strategies for creating engaging travel content, from how to choose the BEST thumbnail design to choosing the perfect music.
  • Get insider tips on how analytics and audience insights influence their travel decisions and content creation.

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59: How to Manage Your Workload after a Major Trip as a Travel Creator 27 Feb 202500:11:56

Are you scared to look at your email inbox after that amazing trip? I get it. 

Today we are talking about my honest tips  to managing your workload after returning from a major trip. Whether you're a digital nomad constantly on the move or a travel content creator balancing adventure with deadlines, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get back on track without feeling overwhelmed.

We learn: 
✅ The importance of buffer days for resetting after travel
✅ How to brain dump and prioritize tasks effectively
✅ Time-blocking strategies to boost productivity
✅ Why giving yourself grace is key to long-term success

If you're a travel influencer or digital nomad struggling to juggle content creation and admin work after a trip, this episode is for you!

📌 Resources & Links:


✨ Join the Conversation:
How do you reset after a trip? Share your best tips on Instagram and tag @yourhandle!

#DigitalNomad #TravelContentCreator #ContentCreatorTips #TravelInfluencer #WorkLifeBalance

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58: This Creator Studied 75,000 Newsletters—Steal These Newsletter Growth Hacks21 Feb 202500:44:54

Today we have Ciler, the founder of Newsletter Circle, to dive deep into newsletter growth hacks that every travel content creator should know. Whether you're just starting your newsletter or looking to monetize it, Ciler shares data-backed insights and strategies to help you grow your audience, increase engagement, and turn your newsletter into a sustainable business.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • How Ciler analyzed 75,000 Substack newsletters to uncover top growth strategies
  • The #1 mistake most newsletter creators make (and how to fix it!)
  • Why one-on-one outreach is the most underrated way to grow your subscriber list
  • The best platforms and tools for content distribution
  • How to leverage Substack Recommends & Notes for organic growth
  • How newsletters create a domino effect in your content business

📌 Resources Mentioned:

  • Ciler’s Newsletter Circle: newslettercircle.com
  • Laura’s 7-Day Newsletter Challenge: [Link to challenge]
  • Substack Notes & Recommends: Learn how to use them to gain subscribers
  • Reddit for Newsletter Growth: A surprising strategy that helped Ciler gain 100+ subscribers

📩 Where to Follow & Connect with Ciler:

📢 Connect with Laura:

💡 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate & review the podcast—it helps more creators like you find it!

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57: How to Build a Successful Newsletter in 7 days ( and actually stick to it) 14 Feb 202500:19:25

Is the information overload stopping you from creating a newsletter and growing your content? 

Today we are diving into my proven 7-step process to make newsletter creation simple, scalable, and consistent, all while reclaiming time to enjoy the adventures that inspire your content.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why owning your audience with a newsletter is more powerful than relying on social media.
  • How to choose a newsletter cadence that fits your lifestyle and avoids burnout.
  • Easy tips to repurpose travel content into newsletter sections for effortless creation.
  • The surprising ROI of newsletters vs. social media for travel creators.
  • A sneak peek into Laura’s 7-day Newsletter Challenge to get you started fast!

Key Takeaways:

  • Social media platforms don’t care about your community; it’s time to own your audience.
  • Repurposing 80% of your content from existing platforms saves you time and energy.
  • Building a newsletter doesn’t have to be overwhelming – focus on what works for you.

Resources Mentioned:

  • 7-Day Newsletter Challenge: Build your newsletter in just one week with actionable steps. [Sign up here!]
  • Try Kit: https://partners.kit.com/ccwys6g6myuk 

Let’s make your travel content strategy simpler, so you can spend less time stuck behind a screen and more time catching flights!


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56: How to Create Newsletter Subscriber Superfans 06 Feb 202500:39:29

Today we are doing something different and I am letting you in on a strategy call with my client Anthony from @anthony_in_italy. We cover ways to drive traffic from Instagram to his blog and the importance of having a lead magnet, and strategies for email newsletters.  

Book a Podcast Strategy Session 

We also cover in the episode:

  • Why travel content creators should consider starting a podcast
  • Why you should outsource a VA to grow your content creation business faster 
  • Why you should replace your Linktree ASAP 

Connect with Anthony:

Blog

Instagram

Subscribe to his newsletter

Chapters:

01:09 Building an Online Travel Content Creator Presence

02:33 Engagement Strategies and Challenges for Travel Content Creators

04:39 Newsletter Growth and Strategies for Travel Content Creators

09:38 Batching Content and Scheduling Tools for Travel Content Creators

25:55 Podcasting and Content Creation  for Travel Content Creators

Topics:

  • Travel content creator
  • Content creator strategies
  • Newsletter growth tips
  • ConvertKit for email marketing
  • Blogging for travel creators
  • Instagram to blog traffic conversion
  • Growing your travel newsletter
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91: Creators, Stop Being Scared of Sales — Here’s Your Playbook16 Oct 202500:29:26

Ever freeze up when it’s time to drop your price or pitch your offer? In this episode, my producer Marie, who is certified high-ticket closer with SheSells is walking us through the exact sales framework she uses to close $3K–$30K offers with confidence. 

She is a graduate and certified closer from Shelby Sapp's SheSells program and is here to give you the tea of what she learned. 

Whether you’re a coach, content creator, or just starting your content business, these sales tips will change how you show up on calls and help you sell like a pro. { Pst.. you can also use these tips on your next brand deal call.}

What You’ll Learn

  • How to structure your sales calls so you stop discounting your offers.
  • The secret to question-based selling (aka the “therapy session” that makes people buy).
  • Why “frame” and body language matter more than you think.
  • How to find the real reason people hesitate to buy — and what to do about it.
  • How to temperature check before dropping your price (never skip this!).
  • Shelby Sapp's “Be F***ing For Real” framework that gets clients to finally commit.

 Resources Mentioned

Work with Marie for:

  • Podcast Production to gain more leads
  • Hire Marie for  1-1 High Ticket Sales with Marie 
  • Get matched with certified setters and closers for your business:

 👉 [DM @yourgirlmedia]


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55: What it’s Really like Being a Digital Nomad and also living Van Life ( what no-one is telling you!) 30 Jan 202500:14:51

Today I want to give you a glimpse into my life working digital nomad with my own business WHILE living in a rooftop tent with my boyfriend for the past ten months. This is a honest testimonial to what van life is really like ( more like car life) and how the heck I've been managing it. We are talking about travel burn out, travel decision fatigue, and the constant hunt of wifi and shelter. If you have any advice as awhile feel free to reach out to me on instagram @travelcontentwriting and you are NOT alone fellow travel digital nomad content creators!

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54: How to Get Paid to Travel: The Secret to UGC Pitching to Tourism Boards 23 Jan 202500:48:41

Today we are talking about one of the ways you can get paid to travel and that is pitching to Tourism boards via UGC content creation. It sounds more intimidating than it is and we have on Roxanne from @travelcreatorCEO to break it down. 

In this episode we are covering: 

  • The difference between a travel influencer and a travel UGC content creator 
  • How to effectively pitch to tourism boards and land jobs 
  • The 50 pitch UGC challenge: should you do it?
  • Travel UGC content creator mistakes 
  • Should we be using Chat GBT to pitch to tourism boards? 
  • Why content creators need to start using LinkedIn like yesterday

Chapters:
01:41 Understanding UGC for Tourism Boards
06:40 Pitching to Tourism Boards
09:40 Effective Pitching Strategies
17:01 Challenges and Persistence in Pitching
22:50 Creating Compelling UGC Travel Content
26:55 The Challenge of Aesthetic Content
27:38 Creating Engaging Content
28:08 The Importance of Hooks
29:09 Analyzing High-Performing Content
31:43 Building a Travel Content Portfolio
33:18 Monetizing Travel Content
36:57 The Power of LinkedIn for Travel Creators

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53: How to Grow on Instagram in 2025: What's New on Instagram for Content Creators16 Jan 202500:16:19

It’s 2025, and Instagram has made some updates and changes I want you to know about so you can enhance your content creator journey. From 20-page carousels to story replies, to $1,400 Meta Business subscriptions, to are hashtags dead? We are going to dive into all the things you need to know about Instagram’s 2025 updates and which ones are worth pursuing.

Chapter Marks: 

00:32 Exciting Instagram Updates for 2025

01:03 New Carousel Feature: More Than 10 Posts

01:43 Commenting on Instagram Stories Explained

02:43 Introducing Instagram Profile Cards

03:41 Personalizing Group Chats with Nicknames

04:37 Meta Verified: New Features and Pricing

07:20 Changes to Hashtags and Their Relevance

08:56 Story Highlights: Do They Still Matter?

11:12 Trial Reels: A New Way to Test Content

14:33 Wrapping Up: Goals and Newsletter Insights

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52: Your Content Strategy Shouldn’t Be About Growth (*gasp)09 Jan 202500:58:00

If you are a creator who calls himself small and think you have nothing to bring to the content creator table, your going to love this episode. Today we are talking about why growth isn’t everything with the small creator hype girl Amanda from @happyplacetravel

We dive into:

  • Why growth shouldn’t be the main focus for content creators
  • Should you hop on trendy content as a travel content creator? 
  • How to get into the minds of your community
  • And why your never too small to make big moves 
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51: January Goals are B.S: Here's Why 02 Jan 202500:09:41

Let me make this very clear, January goals are bullshit. Yes, it is the absolute worst time to set new goals for your content creator business. I'm well aware this is a hot take, but I have a few reasons why I think so that I want to share with you.

So in today's episode I am going to break down why January is not the time for you to plan or hit your content creator goals and what's the more realistic approach where you will actually hit your 2025 content creator goals. 


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50: The Good (and not so good) Impact Your Social Media has as a Travel Content Creator26 Dec 202400:51:43

We all have such an impact as travel creators and influencers, that is what we do we influence people to get out and see the world, but that responsibility can have a positive and negative impact. Today we have on Champi from @champitravels to talk about how we can create content more consciously for ourselves, our community and the world. 

In this episode we cover: 

  • Can we create travel content more mindfully? 
  • How to enjoy the place where you are vs. capturing the moment 
  • Why you should only post what your truly love and post with intention
  • How to handle content creator burnout and perfectionism
  • What can be the harmful impact of travel influencers and content creators? 

Connect with Champi:
@champitravels 

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49: How to Create a Sustainable Online Content Creator Business 19 Dec 202400:41:17

Building a sustainable fail proof online business is something everybody wants- everybody and good thing I have on Janita Falschlunger from Business Mama's Community to help teach us how to build one. Today we are talking about how you can turn your content creation business into one that gives you passion AND security. 

We cover 

  • The NUMBER ONE most important step in your business before building your logo and website. 
  • We cover how to build super fans online 
  • How to not fall for cringy online promises and how to determine what coaches we can trust online 
  • And the importance of building a lead magnet and how 

FREE LEAD MAGNET TEMPLATE 

Connect with Janita:
Business Mama's Community
Business Mama's Facebook Group 

Follow Our Tent Adventure:
@justmattandlaura

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48: TikTok Ban: What to do if your Income and Community Depend on it 13 Dec 202400:12:01

Today we're talking about something that could literally change everything in your content creation business and I'm not even being dramatic. We are talking about the potential of TikTok being banned in the U. S. 

If you are not a U. S. creator, This is still going to be a valuable episode for you because, spoiler alert, I'm going to teach you how to set up an email list and why it's going to change your life and is far better than any sort of social media strategy you could put together. It's all going to be okay, let's chat through it and create a game plan you can't lose in. 

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47: How to Quit Your "Normal" Job to become a Content Creator ( & is that possible?) 05 Dec 202400:49:32

Today we are talking about taking the leap to become a full time content creator and even yes.. quitting your "normal" job. What is normal anyways? Well good thing we have on Danielle Renee podcast host of No to Normal to cover why you can eventually quit your day job to pursue content creation if you know the path and take the leap.

In this episode we cover:

  • How to build a safety net while building your content creation business 
  • How to stop suffering from shiny object syndrome in choosing a passion in content creation to pursue
  • What does the unconventional style life look like? 
  • Stop listening to others and find your "north star" 

Connect with Danielle:
No to Normal Podcast

TikTok
Instagram

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46: Resources and Podcasts I Swear by as a Content Creator28 Nov 202400:12:17

Today I want to talk about the resources and podcasts I love as a full time travel content creator who is always trying to grow and get better at my craft. This prompt was brought up in my DM's from @wanderism_travel asking me who do I go to for tips and information and so here you go! Thank you Jed and Janet from @wanderism_travel for this question and as always feel free to hit up my DM's asking for a specific episode, I love to connect with you guys!

My Resources:
The Creator Club 

Youtube: VIDIQ

Erika Vieira

@prettylittlemarketer

Later (scheduling) blog 

Podcast Cubicle to CEO 

Leticia Collins

Convert Kits Blog >> known as Kit 

Newsletter Circle

Mindset Mentor Podcast

The Freelance Fairytale Podcast

The Bold Founder 

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90: Lock in Q4 and Make the Most Money Possible in Your Content Business 09 Oct 202500:12:04

Q4 is HERE. This is your wake-up call to stop coasting and start cashing in. This not the time to just stuff our faces with halloween candy and sit back. We need to be stuffing our faces with halloween candy and cashing checks. 

These next 90 days can make or break your year as a content creator, influencer, or UGC travel creator. Today, I’m breaking down exactly how to squeeze every last dollar out of 2025 while setting yourself up to make more money online in 2026 — without the hustle culture burnout.

In this episode, I walk you through my exact Q4 strategy — the one I’d use if I were starting over today as a travel creator:

  • Reignite those old brand collaborations. I’ll show you how to turn one-time deals into repeat partnerships — and why “no” isn’t really a no in Q4.
  •  Audit those unpaid invoices and finally collect that cash. You did the work — now get the reward.
  •  Stop waiting for January 1st to start fresh. I’ll share my mindset shift on why New Year goals are overrated and how to start implementing your 2026 strategy now.
  •  From client onboarding to pricing packages and payment setup — this is your chance to clean up the backend so you can scale smoothly into the new year.
  • I’ll walk you through my week-by-week roadmap to finish the year strong and build momentum for your next big income leap as a content creator.
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45: Growing a 7 Figure Blog Business with Will Hatton, The Broke Backpacker 22 Nov 202400:48:54

Will Hatton went from 10,000 downloads to a million in SIX months and now runs a 7 figure business and blog, The Broke Backpacker. Will found a crack in the travel content creator space of no-one sharing true broke backpacker advice, filled the void and blew up.
 
It is an honor to have him on as a guest today and today we are diving into how he found such massive growth in SIX months time and how he built systems and hired teams for his new business. 

In this episode we cover:

  • How will went from 10,000 downloads to millions in six months time 
  • Why you should outsource to grow your content creation exponentially faster 
  • How to track your stats and progress over the years to not give up when things get hard as a content creator
  • How to differentiate yourself against the rest of the congested travel content creator space 

Connect with Will:
@willhatton_
The Broke Backpacker


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44: Multitasking: Why it's your #1 Enemy as a Content Creator14 Nov 202400:09:45

Our phones are always buzzing and we constantly have a million things to do, you are not alone in this. There are some really scary studies that show how damaging contest switching and multitasking with our phones can be for our brains but also how about our work as content creators? Today, I want to talk about something that isn't our fault okay- we are new to this world of technology and our jobs involve this technology but how do we not let us ruin our health and our potential? So we are going to talk about how to not give into the temptations of distractions all while a cat consistently interrupts this episode and tries to distract us- good luck! 

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43: How to Build an Incredible Online Travel Creator Community09 Nov 202400:52:13

Today we have on podcasting- UGC travel content creator-queen and my friend Dianni from While She's Away Podcast. And you know why she is my friend and colleague? Because we met ONLINE. Yes, today we are talking about the insane power of building a online travel creator community and how it can even be life changing. We cover how podcasting can be your gateway to building lasting relationships, how to negotiate content creator brand deals, and are travel retreats just cults?

Connect with Dianni:
@whileshesawaypod
While Shes Away 

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42: Consistency as a Travel Content Creator ( is it even possible?)31 Oct 202400:08:50

Today we are getting into the big scary word of content creation everyone talks about and that word is consistency. But being consistent is freaking hard and especially hard if you are a digital nomad or constant traveller. So today, I am giving you my top  consistency tips  on how you can be consistent realistically with your travel plans and your content creation. 

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